脚
步

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The word "脚步" is formed by combining the character "脚", meaning foot, which incorporates the radical "月" (indicating a body part) and the phonetic component "却", with the character "步", meaning step, an ideogram historically derived from a depiction of footprints. Together, they create a compound where each character's meaning contributes directly to the overall sense of footstep or pace.

Example Sentences Hide

他的脚步很轻。

Tā de jiǎobù hěn qīng.

His footsteps are very light.

我听到远处的脚步声音。

Wǒ tīng dào yuǎnchù de jiǎobù shēngyīn.

I hear the sound of footsteps in the distance.

加快脚步才能赶上公交车。

Jiākuài jiǎobù cáinéng gǎnshàng gōngjiāochē.

Only by quickening your steps can you catch the bus.

她的脚步随着音乐节奏变化。

Tā de jiǎobù suízhe yīnyuè jiézòu biànhuà.

Her footsteps change with the rhythm of the music.

在黑暗中，他放慢脚步以免发出响声。

Zài hēi'àn zhōng, tā fàngmàn jiǎobù yǐmiǎn fāchū xiǎngshēng.

In the darkness, he slowed his steps to avoid making noise.

Word Definition - 脚步

jiǎo bù footstep; step

Individual Character Details

脚 jiǎo, jué
步 bù, bù